PHOTO: Kelly Osbourne as Matron "Mama" Morton... — Page 2

If Ashlee Simpson worked as Roxie - I don't see why Kelly won't work in a smaller role like Mama. Ashley was very young for Roxie, remember it was created by and for 50 year old Gwen Verdon. But Ashlee still managed to grasp the role. I think Kelly will be okay - regardless of her age.

Osbourne definitely has the looks for it, from those pictures I would be scared of her being Mama Morton. She isn't a "matron" though, too young for that but actually if they had cast a young Roxie and Velma (a la Ashley Simpson), this could work better. Either way, it's not as bad as I thought it would be, I'm really loving the publicity shots.
Also, keep in mind that CHICAGO is a very stylized sort of metaphorical production, it's not like the original run when they were a bit more literal (in terms of costumes and sets) so that's why they can cast younger people in the roles and be less strict about it.

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This is scary.

She looks good, but she hasn't lost all that much weight. That corset thing does that to you.

I'm scared for it, to be honest. She's just too young.

I want that top!

Sorry, Tink! Muscle saw him first.

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I don't think Chicago would still be running if it weren't for the stunt casting.
I don't think age is too big a thing in this show, it is a prison where the murderers, lawyers and everyone else sing and dance.

She actually does look hot..... Will be interesting, too bad she's not on Broadway (yet)....

I want that outfit.

And wig.

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I think she looks great!

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